*[http://www.bi.no/Content/StartPageLibrary____60804.aspx BI Norwegian School of Management] offers SMS-alerts when items patrons have put on hold are available for pickup (see a 2007 [http://www.bi.no/Content/Article____65154.aspx press release] and their [http://www.bi.no/Content/Article____57438.aspx regulations]).

*[http://www.bi.no/Content/StartPageLibrary____60804.aspx BI Norwegian School of Management] offers SMS-alerts when items patrons have put on hold are available for pickup (see a 2007 [http://www.bi.no/Content/Article____65154.aspx press release] and their [http://www.bi.no/Content/Article____57438.aspx regulations]).

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] sends SMS-alerts when a booked laptop is available, to claim lent laptops returned late ([http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/serveis/portatils More information here]) and to let the users know that the library has already received a previouly requested document ([http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/content/servei-dobtenci%C3%B3-de-documents-0 More information here]).

*[http://bcuelibrary.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/sms-a-great-way-to-reach-students/ Birmingham City University (UK)] use SMS alerts to let users know their books are overdue and also when reservations or inter library loans are ready to collect.

*[http://bcuelibrary.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/sms-a-great-way-to-reach-students/ Birmingham City University (UK)] use SMS alerts to let users know their books are overdue and also when reservations or inter library loans are ready to collect.

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This includes audiobooks, ebooks, audio language courses, streaming music, films, images, etc. which can be used on mobile devices. These collections can either be downloaded from the library websites on user's own mobile devices or libraries lend mobile devices with the collections already on them.

This includes audiobooks, ebooks, audio language courses, streaming music, films, images, etc. which can be used on mobile devices. These collections can either be downloaded from the library websites on user's own mobile devices or libraries lend mobile devices with the collections already on them.

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] offers mobile access to [http://m.upcommons.upc.edu the collections of the university repositories] and to [http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/m/colleccions/recursos_mobils/inici.php the subscribed resources adapted to a mobile use].

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/bibrgf/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] offers mobile access to [http://m.upcommons.upc.edu the collections of the university repositories] and to [http://m.bibliotecnica.upc.edu/recursos_moviles/index.php the subscribed resources adapted to a mobile use].

This includes the application of mobile devices for library instruction. Can be text-based, audio or video. For audio-based instruction, see also the section on [http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Podcasting Podcasting].

This includes the application of mobile devices for library instruction. Can be text-based, audio or video. For audio-based instruction, see also the section on [http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Podcasting Podcasting].

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*[http://digilab.open.ac.uk/testarea/mobileSafari/ Open University Library, United Kingdom] text-based instruction

*[http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/science/podcast.htm Washington State University Libraries] "How To ..." - Help with Library Resources and Tools: instructional podcasts

*[http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/science/podcast.htm Washington State University Libraries] "How To ..." - Help with Library Resources and Tools: instructional podcasts

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*University of Bath Library, United Kingdom is doing a project including QR2D codes in their OPAC. Catalogue records are proviced with these codes. When scanning the code, a map of the library is launched on user's mobiles, helping them to locate the library material in the library building. The university uses QR in their teaching and learning and even [http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/ blogs] on their QR code service.

*University of Bath Library, United Kingdom is doing a project including QR2D codes in their OPAC. Catalogue records are proviced with these codes. When scanning the code, a map of the library is launched on user's mobiles, helping them to locate the library material in the library building. The university uses QR in their teaching and learning and even [http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/ blogs] on their QR code service.

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (BRGF)] uses [http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/serveis/qr QR Codes] to provide additional information on promotional posters and on the web pages, to provide username and password to users who subscribe to the[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/serveis/area_clic CLIC Area service] (a computer classroom), to generate reminders of reservations of the group study rooms library, to fill the suggestion forms or to enrich the contents of the library’s jazz collection. Take a look at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQj3kD0F2uI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQj3kD0F2uI] to know more about one of the QR applications at the BRGF.

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/bibrgf/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (BRGF)] uses [http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/serveis/codis-qr-brgf QR Codes] to provide additional information on promotional posters and on the web pages, to provide username and password to users who subscribe to the[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/serveis/area-clic-brgf CLIC Area service] (a computer classroom), to generate reminders of reservations of the group study rooms library, to fill the suggestion forms or to enrich the contents of the library’s jazz collection. Take a look at [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQj3kD0F2uI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQj3kD0F2uI] to know more about one of the QR applications at the BRGF.

*[http://www.uleth.ca/lib/ University of Lethbridge Library] uses QR codes on our bookable Group Workroom doors. Scanning the code takes the user into our booking system, where they can immediately book and/or view availability. We also use QR technology in our WebOPAC and promotional posters and materials.

*[http://www.uleth.ca/lib/ University of Lethbridge Library] uses QR codes on our bookable Group Workroom doors. Scanning the code takes the user into our booking system, where they can immediately book and/or view availability. We also use QR technology in our WebOPAC and promotional posters and materials.

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*The University of Oregon Libraries and OSU Archives developed [http://tour.library.oregonstate.edu BeaverTracks], a mobile Historical Locations guide and Walking Tour. The mobile application provides historical images and information about 22 locations on OSU campus. Using geo-location, some mobile users can take a directions based walking tour of campus. Also see the [http://library.oregonstate.edu/beavertracks Project Page] - page about the project including screenshots.

*The University of Oregon Libraries and OSU Archives developed [http://tour.library.oregonstate.edu BeaverTracks], a mobile Historical Locations guide and Walking Tour. The mobile application provides historical images and information about 22 locations on OSU campus. Using geo-location, some mobile users can take a directions based walking tour of campus. Also see the [http://library.oregonstate.edu/beavertracks Project Page] - page about the project including screenshots.

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/BRGF/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] offers tips on [https://es.foursquare.com/v/biblioteca-rector-gabriel-ferrat%C3%A9-brgf/4b979fbaf964a5203e0c35e3 Foursquare] for a more extensive use of the library services.

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*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.edu/bibrgf/ Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] offers tips on [https://es.foursquare.com/v/biblioteca-rector-gabriel-ferrat%C3%A9-brgf/4b979fbaf964a5203e0c35e3 Foursquare] for a more extensive use of the library services.

Mobile site testing

There are a number of ways to test a mobile site and make sure it looks good and works well on those little tiny screens. Buy a bunch of phones of E-bay and sign them up for wireless access, and well bring up the website on them. Validators and emulators also work.

Denton Public Libraries offers text message notification to inform customers of items ready to be picked up, due dates, items that are overdue and other notices through their cell phones. See a november 2007 news item.

Of the 97 public libraries in Denmark: 60 sent SMS if books requested are ready for pickup, 37 use SMS for recalls, and 46 sent SMS as warnings some days before a book is due [data from the 2007 annual statistic for public libraries in Denmark].

Oregon State University Mobile Site sends location based directions to the library and library contact information. In addition, patrons can send an SMS message containing a catalog record or course reserves. We also offers text the mobile site link to your phone from the main website as a way to promote the site.

Mobile collections

This includes audiobooks, ebooks, audio language courses, streaming music, films, images, etc. which can be used on mobile devices. These collections can either be downloaded from the library websites on user's own mobile devices or libraries lend mobile devices with the collections already on them.

Tartu Public Library, Estonia provided an audiotour of one of their exhibitions (Spring 2008). The audiotour was put on MP3 sticks. These were entered in the catalogue, so that users could borrow the MP3 sticks.

University of Limerick provide MP3 audio tours to download to own device or borrow an MP3 played from the library.

QR (Quick Response) 2D Codes

For a more detailed page about 2D codes, also known as QR codes, see the page in this wiki for QR Codes. See also the description in Wikipedia and the explanation in CSI on YouTube. Users with a camera phone equipped with the correct reader software can scan the image of the QR 2D Code causing the phone's browser to launch and redirect to the programmed URL.

University of Bath Library, United Kingdom is doing a project including QR2D codes in their OPAC. Catalogue records are proviced with these codes. When scanning the code, a map of the library is launched on user's mobiles, helping them to locate the library material in the library building. The university uses QR in their teaching and learning and even blogs on their QR code service.

University of Lethbridge Library uses QR codes on our bookable Group Workroom doors. Scanning the code takes the user into our booking system, where they can immediately book and/or view availability. We also use QR technology in our WebOPAC and promotional posters and materials.

At the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands, SMS is used during information literacy classes. Lecturers can add questions to PowerPoint presentations, which students can answer via SMS. The results of the sent SMS messages is directly visible in a diagram on the screen. Lecturers can thus assess the students' knowledge, but the tool is also useful for starting discussions. See the Dutch press release at http://www.vu.nl/nl/Images/pb%2009%20015%20SMS%20stemmen_tcm9-67541.pdf.

The University of Texas at Arlington Library developed ShelfLister, a mobile device staff client for stacks maintenance and inventory. The application is designed to work with the Voyager ILS and has been released under an open source license.

The University of Oregon Libraries and OSU Archives developed BeaverTracks, a mobile Historical Locations guide and Walking Tour. The mobile application provides historical images and information about 22 locations on OSU campus. Using geo-location, some mobile users can take a directions based walking tour of campus. Also see the Project Page - page about the project including screenshots.

Vendors and Publishers

Evolving content delivery for mobile learners

On 7th March 2011 the Open Unversity Library Services hosted a workshop for publishers and librarians to discuss the problems of finding and accessing the content needed for mobile learners from the Library perspective. This was a follow up to a workshop held in May 2010 at University of Westminster at which senior members of the UK HE Library Community discussed the difficulty of supplying content to an increasingly mobile student body. The major issue identified through that discussion was the lack of appropriate mobile-friendly academic content to meet learners’ needs.

These include all the presentations, programme, list of attendees and two short reports. One is a quick summary of the event as a whole and the second is a synthesis of the discussion from the workshop sessions with specific recommendations and suggested next steps.

Swiss Army Librarian on how to build a mobile website, including auto-detecting/redirecting mobile devices to it from the full website, presentation slides, downloadable mobile website template, and resource list

Pathways To Best Practice guides produced as part of JISC-funded m-library community support project. Each include benefit to library, ways to use mobile technologies to achieve this, and lessons learned so far

Other Resources

Including slide presentations, conferences, websites, etc.

Percent Mobile a website that lets you track the percentage of traffic going to your website from different mobile devices. Requires you to copy and paste some code into your homepage.

Possible Health Effects

The use of wireless devices is increasing rapidly, yet there is concern in the scientific community that this technology could have adverse side effects. Some documents and websites to find out the facts and recommended precautions.